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Carlo Ancelotti names two Real Madrid stars to start in UCL final

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4 years ago

May 13, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Carlo Ancelotti names two Real Madrid stars to start in UCL final

Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, has identified two players who will undoubtedly play for his team against Liverpool in the Champions League final later this month.

On May 28, Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League final in Paris.

Carlo Ancelotti names two Real Madrid stars to start in UCL final

Federico Valverde and Rodrygo will both play in the final, according to Ancelotti.

In the post-match press conference following Real Madrid’s victory over Levante on Thursday, the Italian revealed his plans for the final against Liverpool.

“It should be a 4-3-3, which can sometimes shift to a 4-4-2,” Carlo said via Managing Madrid.

“There’s not a defined system. For example, against City, we started with a 4-3-3 and then I put Modrić close to Rodri and we moved to a 4-4-1-1, but the plan didn’t change too much. It can depend on how we want to press the opponent.”

When asked if he would play Rodrygo and Valverde in the final, he said, “Both of them are going to play the final, definitely.”

Rodrygo and Valverde have been outstanding in recent weeks, particularly in the Champions League.

Valverde started their last four matches in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, while Rodrygo came on as a substitute and scored three goals.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”